Question 1

had a simple vulvectomy 5 wks ago-area of over-granulation tissue removed-no vin. wound healing well altho 1 stitch opened. still have pain- normal?

Accepted Answer

Can happen but: not common in all , will heal in couple of wks, and pain will go away once heals completely , don't worry you will be fine.

Question 2

is ornithine and arginine effective for scar tissue and wound healing?

Accepted Answer

No: Spend your time and money on keeping them out of the sun.  Otherwise your scars will heal as you are genetically programmed.  Massage may help speed up the process of maturation which can take a year to 18 months depending on where the scar is.

Question 3

how does wound healing work?

Accepted Answer

Complicated process: Multiple factors involved. White blood cells and platelets travel to the site for immune system and blood clotting. Collagen fibers heal across, and new blood vessels grow in. Collagen fibers remodel. Proper body protein level and appropriate vitamin levels help with healing. Poor nutrition, diabetes, cigarette smoking, infection, poor blood supply, Prednisone can delay or prevent proper healing.

Question 4

what are phases of wound healing?

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Phases of wound heal: The three phases are initial inflammation; second proliferation; and third, remodeling. Each of these phases can be subdivided into further divisions but these overlap considerably.

Question 5

will weed affect my wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Straight answer: Although I am against the use of "weed" in general, no, weed will not effect wound healing in the short span.

&gt;10 years of smoking, in general, will mildly effect wound healing--- but more of a deal if your obese, or have diabetes

Question 6

what are barriers to wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Complicated  answer: Certainly blood flow should be adequate, the wound should be as clean as possible  if not generated in a sterile environment like the or. Nutritional factors may play a role in healing  if the person has suffered  a setback in that way. Most people in our society who are impair the bodies ability to heal normally.

Question 7

what are factors that inhibit wound healing?

Accepted Answer

Several: Bacteria in wound
poor nutrition
underlying medical problems e.G diabetes, circulation issues either arteial or venous.

Question 8

what do they do at a "wound healing center" that is different from home?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: They determine infection in tissue, in bone, degree of vascularity, probability of healing depending in many factors , provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy if indicated and many more beneficial elements that you can not do at home.

Question 9

need docs answers! what foods and drinks help wound healing?

Accepted Answer

All of them !: The real question is what slows down healing. Avoid applying alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover with a clean dressing changed every other day/protect from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected. Good nutrition is key !

Question 10

why in diabetic wound healing is delayed?

Accepted Answer

DM-Slow healing: High levels of blood glucose caused by diabetes can, over time, affect the nerves (neuropathy) and lead to poor blood circulation, making it hard for blood - needed for skin repair - to reach areas of the body affected by sores or wounds.

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Had a simple vulvectomy 5 wks ago-area of over-granulation tissue removed-no vin. wound healing well altho 1 stitch opened. still have pain- normal?

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Is ornithine and arginine effective for scar tissue and wound healing?

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How does wound healing work?

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What are phases of wound healing?

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Will weed affect my wound healing?

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What are barriers to wound healing?

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What are factors that inhibit wound healing?

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What do they do at a "wound healing center" that is different from home?

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Need docs answers! what foods and drinks help wound healing?

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Why in diabetic wound healing is delayed?

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